Category Archives: compost

Have just been reading about (and ordered some to try) “soap nuts” Which lead me to wondering if anyone has tried using Yucca root for laundry/cleaning? Basically the same thing, natural saponofins (or how ever its spelled). Or will I … Continue reading →

Like a lot of people, I’m dancing the compromise between working for a living and being more self-reliant in my daily life. It goes in fits and starts and is hindered by many factors including the weather, my own age, … Continue reading →

We’re beginning drought cycle and while we’re just barely mid-April, we are not expecting any meaningful precip until sometime in July, if we are lucky. So have cut back on my veggie garden this year. Actual time to work on … Continue reading →

for winter greens 8 feet long, about 2.5 feet deep. Against the west wall of the house where it is protected by a fence and trees in front and kept warm by the house in back. The bottom layer is … Continue reading →

At least for some people. For me, it was getting one section of the garden cleaned up and organized. First, the tale of the Goal Zero 1000. This was from Costco of all places and seems to be an unique … Continue reading →

Know not everyone is living in a place where they can have a compost pile. You can see how close we are to our neighbors and to keep the visitors that compost attracts to a minimum, I use compost tumblers. … Continue reading →

Its no secret that I like my gadgets. Not too long ago someone had sent me a link to a new appliance being made by whirlpool which would create compost in your kitchen in just 24 hours. A fairly big … Continue reading →